Licensed Therapist - Outpatient Adult/Elmira

Description

Are you passionate about putting clients and community first in your work? At Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR), we dedicate ourselves every day to serving our clients and fostering community growth. If you share our dedication and want to make a difference while growing personally and professionally, we invite you to join us as a Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist.

About the role.

As a Licensed Therapist at AMHR, you will provide individual, couples and group therapy to adult clients, aged 18 years and older, through both in-person sessions and telehealth. You will have the opportunity to supervise unlicensed therapists if desired. We are seeking someone with a demonstrated history of working with diverse adult clients, particularly those with trauma and severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). The ideal candidate will have training in evidence-based practices and confidence in assessing and treating risk issues.

About the team.

The Elmira Counseling Center, located in north-central Aurora, delivers evidence-based interventions to adults in an outpatient setting. Our center serves a diverse clientele, often with higher acuity and many with severe and persistent mental illness. Our clinicians are typically trained in EMDR, CBT, and/or DBT and share a passion for working with marginalized communities. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our team can thrive while making a meaningful impact.

Schedule. We offer a hybrid work schedule that allows you to enjoy working remotely half-time and in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Our flexible work schedules include 4- and 5-day workweeks, with a typical day off being Monday or Friday if working 4 days/week. You will be expected to stay until 6 pm on in-person days, even if you do not have a client at that time.

Why AMHR?

• Client and Community Focus: Join a team dedicated to serving clients and fostering community growth.
• Professional Growth: Advance your career and grow personally through meaningful work.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a passionate and innovative team dedicated to evidence-based practices and DEI principles.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with hybrid and flexible work options.

Sign On Bonus Available! *Not eligible for internal employees and re-hired employees within 90 days from separation.

Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorated if fewer than 40 hours/week. Paid in two installments: 50% on first paycheck, 50% on paycheck following 6-month anniversary.

• $3,000 for Licensed Therapist.
• $5,000 for Licensed Psychologist

Salary for this role.

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Fewer than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience, licensure and company equity. Paid bi-weekly. 

• Licensed Therapist: $65,208 - $89,232 per year.
• Licensed Psychologist: $89,232 - $106,392 per year.

Bilingual Language Differential Pay. *Rate depends on language requirements for the position and candidate's fluency.

• Will receive scheduled earnings on a bi-weekly basis for all hours worked (excluding non-productive hours paid but not worked, e.g., paid time off, holiday, administrative, etc.) in an amount equivalent to 5% of their regular base rate (hourly or salaried), to a maximum amount of $3,000.00 per calendar year. *The annual maximum amount will be prorated based on full time equivalency (FTE).

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate recovery and optimal quality of life in clients with behavioral health concerns, by providing clinical services, case management and education. With the client, create and carry out a consistent plan of treatment, from intake and assessment to closure.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments, as well as individual, family and/or group therapy with assigned clients.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans; update at required intervals.
• Consult with internal and external professionals and collaterals to ensure access to needed services and proactive coordination of care.
• Provide clinical case-management services as needed. Provide crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive clinical services designed to decrease symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Assist clients to evaluate strengths and symptoms, and to set their own goals.
• Guide and instruct clients in coping skills.
• Offer consultation to community partners and providers.
• Write reports and other correspondence, as necessary, and with appropriate releases.
• Complete all requests to provide the necessary information and undertake the required activities to ensure timely and ongoing credentialing with third party payers.
• Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Master's degree in human services field for Licensed Therapist, or a Doctorate degree in psychology for Licensed Psychologist.
• At least two years' clinical experience providing care, including conducting individual, family and/or group therapy.
• Professional licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); or Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).
• Knowledge of theories and evidence-based practices related to clinical treatment.
• Ability to learn and utilize an electronic health record with proficiency.
• Solid comprehension of mental illness and treatment modalities within multidisciplinary approach.
• Knowledge of DSM-5.
• Ability to comprehend and effectively respond to all client presentations and crisis situations.
• Ability to document interactions with clients, other agencies and mental health professionals.

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Additional Perks.

• Loan Forgiveness.
• Continued learning benefit. AMHR meets the definition of Deem Status provided by DORA for LPC, LCSW, and LMFT licenses.
• Access to an online database of clinical trainings to help you meet the continuing education licensure requirements, reimbursement to attend conferences based on your specialty interests, regular in-person trainings on a variety of clinical topics, and DEI trainings.
• Because focusing on clients is what matters most, billing and administrative work is taken care of by your supportive team, so you don't have to worry about your own billing!

Required Vaccinations and TB Test.

AMHR has prioritized the health and safety of our clients and staff and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, receive an annual influenza (flu) shot, and receive negative TB test results prior to their first day of hire. Proof of both vaccinations and negative TB test will be required upon your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions may be requested for either COVID 19 vaccine, annual flu shot or TB test.

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context including harassment or exclusion.

Diversity Statement.

We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to ensure that it is interwoven into the fabric of our organization. We support and nourish an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees from diverse backgrounds.